The employee should acknowledge the milestone, then politely decline, stating their preference regarding personal time
Our company founder is throwing a party to celebrate a major milestone. Everyone from the company is invited, as well as our clients and vendors, but the party is not during our work hours. The founder wants me to do a shift working the door at the party but this is not in my job description. I have no interest in socializing with workpeople in my spare time or working for free.
It’s important for employers to avoid requiring or pressuring employees to participate in events outside of work hours, as it can harm morale and raise legal concerns if it’s seen as unpaid work. Employers should clearly distinguish between social opportunities and work requirements. For example, in Ontario, the ability to disconnect from work is required for workplaces with 25 or more employees.
It is common for an employee to be asked to do a task such as this, however, you are allowed to decline the request given it is out of your standard operating hours. Being direct with a professional explanation is always the best approach as it indicates to your boss that it is something you are not comfortable doing now or in the future. It would be unlikely that your manager would ask again, and it probably mitigates the chances of them asking you to support an off-hours task in the future.
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